Example sentences of "she [verb] as [subord] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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1 | She made as if to poke him in the eye . |
2 | Kneeling down on the dusty pavement , she made as if to tie her shoelaces . |
3 | ‘ We perform — ’ ‘ Yes , ’ confirmed Vicky , ‘ we are players , ’ and she made as if to sweep on majestically . |
4 | She moved as if to go by him , but he stuck out a hand and grabbed her arm . |
5 | She turned as if to call but I growled at her again , ‘ Do n't call , ’ in so urgent a voice that she desisted . |